Charlie Sykes

David Jolly: Funding Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

November 8th, 2021  |  48 mins 22 secs

american history, biden presidency, critical race theory, democratic messaging, democratic party, infrastructure bill, liz cheney, national review, polls, progressives, republicans, schools, the squad, voters

Democrats have to go all in on owning their victory on infrastructure. And Biden's "Yeah, he's not Donald Trump!" honeymoon is over. Former Congressman David Jolly joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Bill Kristol: The Party Gets Defined by the President

November 5th, 2021  |  50 mins 3 secs

After this week's drubbing at the polls, Democrats have to get some stuff done, improve their messaging, and they need to tell voters, "We hear you." Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Adam Kinzinger: What Comes Next?

November 4th, 2021  |  39 mins 35 secs

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The fight for the soul of the GOP may be over, but Rep. Adam Kinzinger sees a political future — maybe even a challenge against TFG. "I'm willing to lose to get the message out." The retiring congressman joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Mona Charen: Swing Voters Swung

November 3rd, 2021  |  51 mins 36 secs

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Yes, there was a white backlash against Critical Race Theory, but there was also genuine concern about equity trumping excellence in education. Plus, Democrats forgot to speak to the Black and Latino working class. Mona Charen joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Peter Wehner: Faith Has Become a Hood Ornament

November 2nd, 2021  |  46 mins 4 secs

catechism, christianity, christians, david platt, evangelical church, evangelical movement, faithful, gospel, grievance, hatred, idolatry, jesus, male dominance, masculinity, mclean bible church, ministry, pastor, politics, religion, the bible, trump

With many evangelicals spending hours a day watching Fox News and OANN, but just 25 minutes a week listening to a sermon, political culture has overwhelmed the culture of the church. Peter Wehner joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Jonathan V. Last: No, DeSantis is Not a Safer Choice

November 1st, 2021  |  47 mins 31 secs

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The GOP cements its role as a lifestyle brand. Why the GOP may not be able to replicate Youngkin. And Facebook's role in the derangement of American politics. Jonathan V. Last joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Tim Miller on Our Political Dingleberries

October 29th, 2021  |  54 mins 47 secs

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Adam Kinzinger exits stage left, Hershel Walker enters stage right, and Liz Cheney goes YOLO. Plus, when will Democrats figure out how to sell their bill? Tim Miller joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Tom Nichols: There is No Bottom

October 28th, 2021  |  48 mins 7 secs

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The Wall Street Journal is trolling, Tucker Carlson has gone full Alex Jones, and Michael Flynn is comparing Dr. Fauci to Dr. Mengele. Tom Nichols joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Jack Goldsmith & Bob Bauer: Restoring the Presidency

October 27th, 2021  |  44 mins 47 secs

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Presidents of both parties have been exploiting loopholes for years. Trump showed just how urgent the problem of presidential overreach is. Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith join Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Catherine Rampell: When Taxing the Rich Doesn't Include Millionaires

October 26th, 2021  |  43 mins 49 secs

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With a wealthier and more highly educated base, do Democrats have the political will to actually tax the rich? The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

McKay Coppins: Our Democracy Needs Busy, Bustling Newsrooms

October 25th, 2021  |  48 mins 7 secs

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Increasing polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of public trust can be traced to the death of newspapers. Why is a secretive hedge fund hollowing out local newsrooms? The Atlantic's McKay Coppins joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Tyler Merritt: We Are Not Monolithic

October 22nd, 2021  |  43 mins 31 secs

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The deaths of Black people awakened our nation last year. What happened to our conversation about race? Author and actor Tyler Merritt joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Bill Kristol: Democrats, Please Don't Let a Political Meteor Hit Us Again

October 21st, 2021  |  48 mins 47 secs

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Republicans have no agenda beyond denying the truth about 2020, and changing election rules. But if the Democrats can't get it together, there could be a Trumpian restoration. Bill Kristol joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Charlie Warzel: I Should Have Warned You

October 20th, 2021  |  51 mins 10 secs

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Can our media rise to meet the dangerous moment we are in? Journalist Charlie Warzel joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Will Saletan: The Vaccination Culture War

October 19th, 2021  |  52 mins 20 secs

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After its embrace of the unvaccinated and the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, the GOP can no longer claim it's the party of law and order. Do the Democrats have it in them to take on that role? Will Saletan joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.

Ben Schreckinger: The Bidens and the Media's Credibility

October 18th, 2021  |  42 mins 9 secs

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While there has been no shortage of exposés about Trump, his administration, and his family, a new book about the Bidens is getting relatively limited attention. Is the mainstream media applying a double standard? Ben Schreckinger joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.